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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.76, 68,399.51 and 17,511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.76, 68,399.51 and 17,511.75 is: 26,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.76 : 68,399.51 = 17,511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.76/68,399.51 = 17,511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.76x = 68,399.51 × 17,511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.76x = 1,197,795,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,795,031.68/45,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,271.03

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